The suspect, who is not the baby's dad, has asked for a preliminary hearing and a court-appointed lawyer, according to tristateupdate.com.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Emmaleigh's family 'recover from the tragedy' and to cover funeral and burial costs.

It has so far surpassed its $20,000 target by more than $7,000.

A candlelight vigil is being held for Emmaleigh in Maryland tonight. The event is taking place at Riviera Beach Community Park in Pasadena at 7pm local time.

A post on a Facebook page about the vigil reads: "We would like to invite everyone to light a candle, balloons, and lanterns for remembrance for our sweet Angel Emmaleigh and show Amanda Adkins the love and support that is here for her and the family."